1970; No Question About Her Sentiment; Mrs. Helen Fields, an anti-abortion supporter, Stood with this sign in front of the speakers' area on the State Capitol steps Sunday facing a crowd of about 1,000 persons throughout the program. The rally on the Capitol's west steps later moved to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for an interdenominational service. Mrs. Fields is the mother of seven. Speakers included a doctor and state legislator.; less

1970; No Question About Her Sentiment; Mrs. Helen Fields, an anti-abortion supporter, Stood with this sign in front of the speakers' area on the State Capitol steps Sunday facing a crowd of about 1,000 persons ... more

1971: About 25 demonstrators, mostly women, picketed the governor's mansion in Denver, Colo. Carolyn Jasin, a protest spokesman said abortion should be a "private matter" between patient and physician not subject to regulation. less

1971: About 25 demonstrators, mostly women, picketed the governor's mansion in Denver, Colo. Carolyn Jasin, a protest spokesman said abortion should be a "private matter" between patient and physician not ... more

1974: "The Right To Choose" banner and crowd at reproductive rights demonstration in Pittsburgh, Penn.

1974: "The Right To Choose" banner and crowd at reproductive rights demonstration in Pittsburgh, Penn.

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1974: A man participates in a protest march and carries a sign reading "End Compulsory Pregnancy" at reproductive rights demonstration in Pittsburgh.

1974: A man participates in a protest march and carries a sign reading "End Compulsory Pregnancy" at reproductive rights demonstration in Pittsburgh.

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1975: Frank Morriss, ranked as the Regis College valedictorian in 1 943, burns his diploma from the college Sunday during a protest. More than 100 antiabortionists participated in the demonstration during the Regis College commencement. less

1975: Frank Morriss, ranked as the Regis College valedictorian in 1 943, burns his diploma from the college Sunday during a protest. More than 100 antiabortionists participated in the demonstration during the ... more

1998: A man identifying himself only as St. Nicholas joins anti-abortion protesters outside the Buffalo Women Services Clinic in Buffalo, N.Y.

1998: A man identifying himself only as St. Nicholas joins anti-abortion protesters outside the Buffalo Women Services Clinic in Buffalo, N.Y.

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1998: On the 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the case which established the legal right to abortion, thousands of anti-abortion activists gather on the Ellipse to hear speakers and participate in the march.

1998: On the 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the case which established the legal right to abortion, thousands of anti-abortion activists gather on the Ellipse to hear speakers and participate in the march.

2005: A pro-life activists holds a sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court November 30, 2005 in Washington, DC.

2005: A pro-life activists holds a sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court November 30, 2005 in Washington, DC.

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2005: Pro-life activist Jason Hershey prays in front of the U.S. Supreme Court with the group Bound for Life Nov. 30, 2005 in Washington, DC. The highest court in the U.S. is hearing the first case on abortion rights since Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in. less

2005: Pro-life activist Jason Hershey prays in front of the U.S. Supreme Court with the group Bound for Life Nov. 30, 2005 in Washington, DC. The highest court in the U.S. is hearing the first case on abortion ... more

2007: A truck covered with anti-abortion messages is used to protest the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic October 2, 2007 in Aurora, Ill.

2007: A truck covered with anti-abortion messages is used to protest the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic October 2, 2007 in Aurora, Ill.

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2007: The Rev. Rob Schenck, president of the National Clergy Council, celebrates with pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court April 18, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Court today in a 5-4 ruling upheld a federal partial-birth abortion ban. less

2007: The Rev. Rob Schenck, president of the National Clergy Council, celebrates with pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court April 18, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Court today in a 5-4 ruling ... more

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2010: A pro-choice activist holds up a sign during the annual "March for Life" event in front of U.S. Supreme Court January 22, 2010 in Washington, DC.

2010: A pro-choice activist holds up a sign during the annual "March for Life" event in front of U.S. Supreme Court January 22, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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2010: Pro-life supporters participate in a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building Jan. 22, 2010 in Washington, DC.

2010: Pro-life supporters participate in a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building Jan. 22, 2010 in Washington, DC.

2011: Aisha Truss-Miller (L) and Ann Scheidler (R) express their opposing views following the dedication of controversial pro-life billboards depicting U.S. President Barack Obama on March 29, 2011 in Chicago, Ill. less

2011: Aisha Truss-Miller (L) and Ann Scheidler (R) express their opposing views following the dedication of controversial pro-life billboards depicting U.S. President Barack Obama on March 29, 2011 in Chicago, ... more

2012: Abortion rights protesters Annah Shapiro (L) and Kat Enyeart (R), both from Portland, Ore, kiss in front of street preacher Alan Hoyle on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages) less

2012: Abortion rights protesters Annah Shapiro (L) and Kat Enyeart (R), both from Portland, Ore, kiss in front of street preacher Alan Hoyle on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in ... more

2012: Abortion rights activists encircle street preacher and anti-abortion activist Alex Burroughs on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages) less

2012: Abortion rights activists encircle street preacher and anti-abortion activist Alex Burroughs on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo credit should read ROBYN ... more

2012: Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Monroe, N.C., hold signs at an anti-abortion rights march and rally on day two of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages) less

2012: Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Monroe, N.C., hold signs at an anti-abortion rights march and rally on day two of the Democratic National Convention. ... more

2012: In Pittsburgh, Penn., abortions are routinely done at the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center as the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade is marked this month. Protestors, Nathanael Provan, 30, left, and Mary Brough, 19, carry signs to their car at the end of the day. less

2012: In Pittsburgh, Penn., abortions are routinely done at the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center as the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade is marked this month. Protestors, Nathanael Provan, 30, left, and ... more